DESCRIPTION: Climate Resolve hosted this webinar featuring speakers, Meighen Speiser (Chief Engagement Officer of ecoAmerica) and Paige Fery (Research Manager at ecoAmerica), to delve into the 2017 American Climate Metrics Survey: Los Angeles and to discuss how we might use its findings in our communications on climate solutions, as well as survey how Los Angeles residents compare to the national averages when it comes to climate solutions and advocacy.

DESCRIPTION: How do Angelenos feel about climate change?On February 27th, we explored the answer to this question withDan Barry, Director of Path to Positive Communities at ecoAmerica. Dan presented on Angelenos’ climate attitudes as reflected in ecoAmerica’s most recent LA Climate Metrics Survey. Dan’s talk highlighted Angelenos’ personal experience of climate-related impacts in the region, such as drought, floods, and poor air quality, and their overwhelming support for climate action at the city-wide and individual levels. Following Dan’s presentation, Anna Van (Climate Corps Fellow at Climate Resolve) presented on statewide efforts to address climate impacts and increase climate resilience.

DESCRIPTION: Climate Resolvehosted the second Path to Positive LA Quarterly Meeting on February 7th. To kick off the meeting, Kristina von Hoffmann (Outreach Director at Climate Resolve) presented on ecoAmerica’s American Climate Metrics 2017 Los Angelespolling results, which reflected Angelenos’ climate attitudes. We invited Fern Nuenofrom the City of Long Beach to share the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) process. Garrett Wong from the City of Santa Monica shared innovative ideas the city is experimenting with to achieve its climate action goals.

DESCRIPTION: Path to Positive hosted the LET’S TALK CLIMATE: Expert Communications Strategies for the LA-Regional Health Community and Beyond featuring Climate Resolve’s Kristina von Hoffmann and ecoAmerica’s Daniel Barry. This session featured communication and behavioral science expertise, including best practices and the latest research and tested messages from ecoAmerica’s “15 Steps” and “Let’s Talk Climate” guides. Additionally, Kristina presented on the nexus between climate change and public health specific to the Los Angeles region.